I refuse to call it comedy

Frances 2022-01-12 08:01:08

But this is still a masterpiece.

Sullivan's departure is very interesting, because he has left several times. It's a bit like Lao Zhang, run fast, which I wrote 6 years ago. This action of leaving is very interesting. To write a leave, it is necessary to indicate what the environment he is leaving, where he is going, how he is going, and why. Furthermore, Sullivan is always inseparable and always comes back, although he almost can't come back.

This play is discussing the meaning of comedy, not a typical comedy. Although there are some laughter and irony, I think it surpasses the spirit of ordinary comedy. This play established Sturges's extraordinary.

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Sullivan's Travels quotes

  • Miz Zeffie: He seems very strong. Did you notice his torso?

    Ursula: I noticed that you noticed it.

    Miz Zeffie: Don't be vindictive, dear. Some people are just naturally more sensitive to some things in life than some people. Some are blind to beauty, while others... Even as a little girl you were more the acid type, dear, while I, if you remember...

    Ursula: I remember better than you do.

    Miz Zeffie: Well forget it. And furthermore I have never done anything that I was ashamed of, Ursula.

    Ursula: Neither have I.

    Miz Zeffie: Yes, dear, but nobody ever asked you to.

  • John L. Sullivan: But nothing is going to stop me. I'm going to find out how it feels to be in trouble. Without friends, without credit, without checkbook, without name. Alone.

    The Girl: And I'll go with you.

    John L. Sullivan: How can I be alone if you're with me?